The safest way to hang anything from vinyl siding is by using either glue or vinyl siding s hooks.
Mounting a mailbox to siding.
I d create a mounting block pre drill holes through the siding and into the sheathing and then mount the block with screws.
There are at least three alternative ways to do it.
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The mailbox is 8 5 pounds so not sure that would work long term or if it s even recommended.
Benefits of mounting a mailbox to siding.
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Mounting a mailbox to vinyl siding i got a new mailbox to replace the awful one i have been using.
Most homes are make of plywood with siding or some type of brick or block.
Another site recommended finding studs and drilling through the siding to mount the mailbox with the option of caulk in the drill holes to prevent moisture from entering the wall.
Some wall mount mailboxes come with an installation template that allow you to affix a sheet of paper or cardboard to the wall for easier marking.
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I mounted a mailbox straight to my vinyl siding and the top can t open all the way because the squishiness of the vinyl doesn t allow it to sit flush against the wall the way it s supposed to.
Open the mailbox and insert a pencil through the mounting holes on the back of the mailbox to mark the wall.
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Wall mounted mailboxes that are attached to vinyl siding are convenient and look really nice.
Wall mount mailbox the process to secure a mailbox on the outside of your home stays the same regardless of what your home is make of the only thing that changes is the tool you use to secure your mailbox.
Though post mounted mailboxes near the curb tend to be more popular there are many advantages to installing a mailbox connected to.
Step 2 hold your mailbox to line up the mounting holes with the holes on your vinyl siding s hooks and insert the mounting screws.
Since a mailbox is too heavy for glue to support it s best to use s hooks to mount your mailbox.
However there are some things you need to consider before installing one.